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Oral history conducted by Sharon Eisenhour, January 27, 1992.
Kislak Center for Special Collections - Manuscripts Ms. Coll. 59
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- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author/Creator:
- Stern, Isaac, 1920-2001, interviewee.
- Language:
- English
- Genre:
- Oral histories.
- Physical Description:
- 1 audiocassette : analog, stereo, Dolby processed
- 36 leaves
- Contained In:
- Eugene Ormandy Oral History Collection.
- Place of Publication:
- January 27, 1992.
- Biography/History:
- Concert violinist.
- Summary:
- Stern describes his experiences as soloist in concert and on recordings with Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra. In this context, Stern discusses Ormandy's qualities and reputation as a conductor, his conducting technique, his ability as an accompanist, and the "Philadelphia Sound". Stern offers anecdotes and opinions about other artists, including Fritz Kreisler, David Oistrakh, George Rochberg, and Krzystof Penderecki.
- Notes:
- Copyright held by the interviewee and the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.
- Recorded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Forms part of: Eugene Ormandy Archive.
- Access Restriction:
- Access: Open.
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